Sharjah Publishers Conference 2026 Opens Applications for Rights Professionals
Applications open for 15th Sharjah Publishers Conference, 1–3 November 2026. Focus on translation, rights trading, and the $300k SIBF Translation Grant.
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Author: Mark Williams
SALIJEL 2026: Togo’s Youth Book Fair Deepens West African Ties
SALIJEL 2026 gathers 30 exhibitors in Lomé from 14–17 October to strengthen West African children’s publishing and professional networks.
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Anthropic Doesn’t Need Watermarks. The AI Detection Experts Are Here! 20 Tell-Tale Signs You’re Reading AI Slop, Even When A Human Wrote It
A sharp look at AI slop detection on LinkedIn, why watermarks miss the point, and how false flags hurt global authors.
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Philippine Readers & Writers Festival 2026: A New Chapter with Komikon
The Philippine Readers & Writers Festival returns August 14–16 with a historic Komikon partnership, 40+ events, and industry programming for authors, illustrators, and publishers.
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Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair Returns for Its Eleventh Edition
The 11th Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair opens 15 August 2026 with 300 publishers from 30 countries, cementing its status as the largest Arabic book fair outside the Arab world.
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